AI Technical Lead (AI)

TL;DR

AI Technical Lead (AI): Leading architecture, design, and engineering delivery for cutting-edge AI/ML solutions with an accent on establishing best-practice engineering ecosystems and overseeing end-to-end implementation. Focus on shaping high-impact projects, maintaining expertise in modern tech stacks including LLMs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week in Leeds, UK

Salary: £80,000–£100,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a forward-thinking technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.

What you will do

• Lead AI-focused architecture, design, and engineering delivery across client engagements.
• Oversee end-to-end implementation of AI/ML solutions from concept through to production.
• Act as the senior engineering authority, ensuring high-quality outputs across wider teams.
• Establish best-practice engineering ecosystems, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and QA methodologies.
• Maintain expertise across modern tech stacks, cloud platforms, and industry trends, including LLMs and classic ML approaches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into actionable engineering plans.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with AI and ML tools, frameworks, and delivery methods.
• Confident acting as the "first engineer on the ground" to drive direction and standards.
• Hands-on proficiency with cloud platforms and modern engineering patterns.
• Full-stack technical capability across front-end and back-end technologies (e.g., React, Vue, Flutter, C#, Java, Python, Node, Go).
• Broad exposure to CI/CD tooling, automation technologies, and test engineering.
• Strong understanding of agile principles with experience embedding best practice across teams.
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare.
• Hybrid working options for improved work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development, including AI/ML upskilling and access to technical communities.
• Opportunity to work with modern technologies and shape high-value digital solutions.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of impactful projects across multiple industries.